The Overview: December 2023
We took meaningful steps in the fight against ovarian and related gynecologic cancers this year, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Join me for a look at … Continued
News
OCRA-Funded Researchers Make Breakthrough Toward Decreasing Chemoresistance
Snap Summary: OCRA-funded researchers discovered a potential key to reducing chemotherapy resistance, and reducing recurrence rates for the most common type of ovarian cancer. A research team at Magee-Women’s Research … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Identifies Key Molecule with Immunotherapy Potential
Snap Summary: New findings could help develop better immune therapy for patients with the most common and lethal subtype of ovarian cancer. A recent study co-authored by Dr. Sherry Wu … Continued
The Overview: November 2023
OCRA’s Fall Advocacy Day Drives Change A sea of teal washed over the Capitol when more than 70 advocates from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push … Continued
OCRA’s Advocacy Day Media Coverage
The voices of OCRA’s advocates were amplified by recent television coverage of this year’s Fall Advocacy Day, during which more than 70 people from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices … Continued
OCRA’s Sarah DeFeo Receives Andrew Godwin Award for Excellence in Community Outreach
We are pleased to announce that OCRA’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, has been awarded the inaugural Andrew Godwin Award for Excellence in Community Outreach. Presented by Ovarian Cancer Midwest … Continued
OCRA’s Fall Advocacy Day Advances Change on Capitol Hill
A sea of teal washed over the Capitol when more than 70 advocates from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push for legislative initiatives, including Medicare coverage … Continued
A New Generation Finds Purpose in Fundraising to Fight Ovarian Cancer
Madeleine and Emma Jean may be young, at ages eight and nine, respectively, but they are already focused on how to help create a future in which no families are … Continued
The Overview: October 2023
OCRA’s National Conference begins November 1st Join us virtually from November 1st – 3rd for three days of information, community and resources. Attendees will learn the latest updates in research, … Continued
OCRA’s Virtual Support Participants Find Real-Life Connection & Community
Participants in OCRA’s virtual support programs came together for a face-to-face meetup in Chicago this weekend, deepening community connections and highlighting the importance of support programs for those with shared … Continued
OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa Receives Recognition, Raises Funds and Awareness
OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa event was in the news this week, shining a well-deserved light on the event’s riders and organizers, and what inspires them to participate in OCRA’s signature … Continued
The Overview: September 2023
OCRA Announces Game-Changing Initiatives This month, OCRA announced a trio of initiatives that carry profound implications for ovarian cancer and related research and patient support: OCRA will expand its mission to include … Continued